Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to Alemannia Aachen. A crowd of 20,351 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Union Berlin and Alemannia Aachen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Overath.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Union Berlin and Alemannia Aachen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Overath.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin kick off and get the first half underway!
3.56
0-0Edmundo Gonzalez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Demlaba Ouédec.
4.41
0-0Fredrik Beresford flicks a high pass forward to Edmundo Gonzalez who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Edmundo Gonzalez laces a through ball forward to Pedro Rodriguez. Pedro Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora beats his man to it with a header. George Van Helmond clears it off the line with his head!
10.50
0-0Edmundo Gonzalez hacks David Clemence from behind! Edmundo Gonzalez is warned by the referee! David Clemence grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.19
0-0Dennis Meerdink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Galadames holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernesto Galadames sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Bakary Eder gets down and covers it.
14.25
0-0Henry May makes a simple pass to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.40
Henry May flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Galadames who takes it down. Ernesto Galadames controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
16.01
With great vision, Azziz Druon plays the ball forward to Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg rushes past Dennis Meerdink! Matthias Berg shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
20.41
Azziz Druon flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Rodriguez. Pedro Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.07
1-0Con Grella makes a simple pass to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames makes a defence splitting pass to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Enrique Perez scores for FC Union Berlin!!
27.50
Yasu Ogawa sees a break and surges forward. Yasu Ogawa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.44
Henry May threads the ball through to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Bakary Eder. Excellent save.
30.58
1-0Alexander Matthäus hacks Con Grella from behind! Alexander Matthäus is shown the yellow card! Con Grella stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.09
1-0Gary Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Galadames controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Galadames puts a great ball through. Enrique Perez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
38.45
Edmundo Gonzalez hits a low pass to Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.05
David Clemence threads the ball through to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames makes a probing pass to Scott Fortune but he's offside!
40.39
Demlaba Ouédec clumsily knocks into Da Silva Zamora. The referee calls over Demlaba Ouédec and shows him a yellow card! Da Silva Zamora carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.16
Alexander Matthäus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Rodriguez. Pedro Rodriguez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jorge Marques effortlessly punches it away to safety.
44.43
George Van Helmond deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry May. What vision.Henry May threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Bakary Eder easily smothers it!
45.00
David Clemence hacks Azziz Druon from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Azziz Druon stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. Alemannia Aachen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Alemannia Aachen kicking off!
48.54
Robin Graf hacks Ernesto Galadames from behind! Robin Graf is shown the yellow card! Ernesto Galadames hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.38
Henry May passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
53.02
Craig Adams sees Yasu Ogawa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yasu Ogawa runs straight at the opposition's defence. Yasu Ogawa whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg beats his man to it with a header but somehow Jorge Marques manages to keep it out.
54.28
1-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
55.34
Yasu Ogawa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Marques who gathers it comfortably.
57.57
Seeing a gap ahead, David Clemence plays the ball forward to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.22
Edmundo Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora makes a simple pass, allowing Pedro Rodriguez to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Pedro Rodriguez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
60.13
David Clemence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.43
Gary Hendry threads a neat ball through to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
66.29
Without breaking stride, Azziz Druon plays the ball forward to Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Rodriguez. Pedro Rodriguez whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.27
Craig Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Matthäus. Alexander Matthäus makes a probing pass to Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
72.49
George Van Helmond flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry hits a low pass to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez shoots from long range but is denied by Bakary Eder. Excellent save.
73.10
Dennis Meerdink makes a simple pass to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry threads a neat ball through to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.37
Henry May flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune directs the ball goalwards with his head. Bakary Eder didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
81.54
Yasu Ogawa flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Rodriguez collects the pass. Pedro Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.12
Azziz Druon kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Meerdink.
84.28
Con Grella chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.57
Showing composure, Demlaba Ouédec plays the ball forward to Con Grella. Con Grella passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
89.24
Yasu Ogawa receives the ball from a throw-in from Azziz Druon. Yasu Ogawa knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Rodriguez. Pedro Rodriguez shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Robin Graf runs forward with the ball. Robin Graf runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Robin Graf lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Rodriguez. Pedro Rodriguez heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
29.5%
43.8%
26.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bakary Eder of Alemannia Aachen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jorge Marques (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | George Van Helmond (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Demlaba Ouédec (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Dennis Meerdink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Con Grella (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | David Clemence (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Henry May (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gary Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Scott Fortune (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ernesto Galadames (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Enrique Perez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Noah Berg (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rainer Völler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Hitzlsperger (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bakary Eder (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Robin Graf (DEF) | | 6 |
| 3. | Fredrik Beresford (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Yasu Ogawa (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Azziz Druon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Edmundo Gonzalez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alexander Matthäus (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Da Silva Zamora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matthias Berg (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Pedro Rodriguez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jonathan Davies (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Seibert (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Reimers (GK) | 0 | |